Virtual. Register for zoom program here. Have you ever heard of freshwater mussels? These mollusks are considered one the most imperiled groups of animals in the world. They are able to filter gallons of water per day helping to keep our rivers and waterways clean. They have an amazing life history and can be found... Read More →
May 22nd 6pm-7pm CST Webinar. Free. Hosted by Xerces Society/Bee City and Bee Campus Regional Affiliates in South Central USA League City Texas is a recognized Bee City affiliate of the Bee City USA regional campus. To register complete the zoom registration link. Join Ray Moranz, Xerces Society’s Pollinator Conservation Specialist, for a short presentation... Read More →
Virtual. To register for event visit website here. Join Xerces pollinator conservation biologist Emily May to learn more about the pollinators that come out to work as others turn in for the evening. Moths, flies, beetles, and other dusk and night-time pollinators can play important roles in pollinating wild and managed plants. Emily will talk... Read More →
Free webinar. 12pm - 1pm CST. Join Ray Moranz and Steve Armstead, Xerces Society Pollinator Conservation Specialists, to explore the world of butterflies east of the Rockies. This webinar continues to explore the life of butterflies that began in the west and now looks east over the Continental Divide running along the Rockies to the... Read More →
August 22nd 12pm CST Virtual event. Join us to learn more about the diverse lives of wasps! Pollinator Conservation Specialists, Jennifer Hopwood and Rae Powers will outline the roles of wasps, highlight some key groups, outline conservation measures, and address concerns about wasps. Speaker Jennifer Hopwood, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, NRCS Partner Staff Support, Roadside... Read More →
Virtual, 12pm - 1pm CST Even amongst other bugs, spiders are often overlooked and misunderstood. But these ancient, diverse, and wonderfully weird creatures have a lot to teach us. And the best group of spiders to start with might be jumping spiders: they are colorful, clever, and even cute! Join spider scientist Dr. Sebastian Alejandro... Read More →
Virtual, 12pm - 1pm CST Even amongst other bugs, spiders are often overlooked and misunderstood. But these ancient, diverse, and wonderfully weird creatures have a lot to teach us. And the best group of spiders to start with might be jumping spiders: they are colorful, clever, and even cute! Join spider scientist Dr. Sebastian Alejandro... Read More →
Join us as we explore the world of moths with our guest speaker, entomologist, and moth expert, Dr. David Wagner. Although not as well known as butterflies, moths outnumber butterflies and play a critical role in our world. Learn about their natural history, threats, and what you can do to help these incredible animals. Learn... Read More →
Virtual. Join us for this special Q&A session with Dr. Sebastian Echeverri, spider scientist, wildlife photographer, and science communicator. Sebastian will show his arachnid pets and answer all of your questions. Learn more and register today! Log in VMS under AT: Skills Enhancement Courses
Oct 31st 1pm-2pm CST Virtual. Western desert, sagebrush, and grassland ecosystems are important, multi-use lands. They provide critical habitat for bees, butterflies, and other insects that support a rich diversity of birds, wildlife, and plants. But the federal Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) uses large-scale aerial applications of pesticides to curb outbreaks of... Read More →
